Best Schools in Carthage, AR
Carthage, AR has 12 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 6,324 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Carthage meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Carthage, AR
The top high schools in Carthage, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rison High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cleveland County School Dist. • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 362 Students
2. Sheridan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sheridan School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1271 Students
3. Malvern High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Malvern School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 575 Students
4. Fordyce High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fordyce School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 361 Students
Best Middle Schools in Carthage, AR
The top middle schools in Carthage, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sheridan Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sheridan School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 609 Students
2. Malvern Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Malvern School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 299 Students
3. Wilson Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Malvern School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 256 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Carthage, AR
The top elementary schools in Carthage, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sheridan Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sheridan School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 546 Students
2. Rison Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cleveland County School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 377 Students
3. Malvern Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Malvern School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 701 Students
4. Fordyce Elementary Schools
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fordyce School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 371 Students
5. Sheridan Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sheridan School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 596 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Carthage, AR
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Carthage, AR has a total population of 309 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 9% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Carthage, AR
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Carthage, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
48.28 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
15.32 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
32.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Carthage, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Carthage, AR.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Carthage, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Carthage, AR
How many schools are in Carthage, AR?
Carthage, AR has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,324 students in total.
How do schools in Carthage perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Carthage score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Carthage meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Carthage?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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